Bath and sauna in case of varicose veins - is it possible to steam and how to do it correctly?

Varicose veins are a disease in which the walls of the veins become tortuous and strongly swell, thereby losing their elasticity and shape. The most common varicose disease affects the lower and upper limbs, the pelvis and groin.

Gradually, veins and knots are formed in the veins, and the functionality of the vascular valves is also impaired. Legs become heavy, swollen, veins are terribly ill. .. But to live it would be desirable and to live a full life, deprived of restrictions and cares.

In this regard, many lovers of steaming question arises whether it is possible to go to the bath with a diagnosed varicose, or the steam room and the disease of the veins are not compatible? And if it is still possible, what rules should be observed?

To answer correctly this question, it is worth familiarizing with the stages of development of varicose disease, namely, on the degree of neglect of the disease and the response depends.

Pathology arises from a sedentary lifestyle and hypodynamia. From the outside, the venous insufficiency manifests itself in dark blue, twisted and hunchbacked veins under the skin. Varicosity has several stages of development, each has its own symptomatology.

The stage after the stage from the reticulum to the purulent ulcers on the legs

On the way of its development, the varicose disease goes through four stages:

1. The initial stage is characterized by such symptoms as puffiness and periodic pain attacks in the legs. It is at this point in time that needs to pay attention to its veins, although no special external changes are observed and it is rather difficult to determine the initial stage of the disease.
2. On the , the second stage, seizures are added to all of the above symptoms, vascular networks and voluminous bloating of the veins appear. At this stage, varicose disease can be calculated on the surface of the skin, veins clearly stand out and acquire a non-standard form.
3. On the third stage, varicose asterisks and nodes become more remarkable. On the legs, puffiness is formed due to the long stay of the limbs in the immobile state. The walls of the veins are enlarged to such an extent that the nodules can be felt by touch.
4. On the the final stage, the skin on the legs becomes dry and cracked. In some cases, the formation of pigmentation is likely. This stage is characterized by the possible formation of trophic ulcers due to the strong venous stagnation of blood and increased internal pressure in the vessels.

It is clear that depending on the severity of the symptoms, it will directly depend on whether it is possible to visit the sauna and what restrictions can be.

After familiarizing yourself with the stages of varicose veins, let's move on to the next important issue - we'll figure out what is happening in the bath with veins and what is the benefit and harm from the steam room.

How the steam room affects the vessels - the negative side of the

Because of sudden temperature changes during the bath, the veins widen and contract sharply. If the vessels are weak and is prone to varicose veins, then going to a sauna or a sauna can only aggravate the situation and it is not recommended to visit them.

At elevated temperature, weak veins lose the ability to narrow, resulting in impaired blood circulation.

During a stay in a room with a high temperature, the load on varicose veins is doubled. Because of frequent trips to the bath, the volume of circulating blood increases, which can cause additional problems in the presence of varicose veins.

Nodular inflamed veins and weakened vascular valves during the visit to the steam room become even more sensitive to external influences.

The consequences of a rash visit to the steam room are as follows:

• unbearable feeling of heaviness in the legs;
• frequent seizures;
• marked distension and swelling of the venous network.

Doctors also do not recommend going to the bath with people with varicose veins because of the risk of developing venous insufficiency and thrombophlebitis.

Is not everything so clear - is there any benefit?

On the other hand, some phlebologists believe that a bath can positively affect the veins at the initial stage of development of varicose veins. A visit to the steam room serves as a training for the valves, leading them to tone. In the steam room, the tone of the veins is reconstructed, blood circulation is normalized and skin condition improves.

But even with mild illness, a trip to the bath should not last long. To really bath has brought only benefit, not harm, it is worth following certain rules:

• should be soiled on an empty stomach;
• can not be soared with exacerbated chronic pathologies;
• categorical ban on visiting the bath for people with tuberculosis and heart failure;
• first visits should not last long;
• in the steam room is better to take a standing or lying position, so the blood flow will not be disturbed;
• it is recommended to use herbal decoctions between intermediate passes to the bath.

The best choice for varicose veins will be a Russian bath, it is rather gentle and beneficial for the vessels.

Who exactly should refuse the steam room?

It is inadmissible to visit the bath with varicose veins. If the disease occurs in severe form, a sharp temperature drop can lead to significant complications.

However, restrictions on bath procedures exist for a number of other diseases:

• heart failure( hypertension, HBS and others);
• exacerbation of infectious diseases;
• body temperature is above 37.5 degrees;
• oncology;
• is a bacterial skin infection;
• chronic nerve pathology.

Can I go to the sauna?

In acute venous inflammation, a hike in the sauna is prohibited. Having an uncomfortable inflammation, this rest will not bring harm. You can stay in the sauna for eight minutes, while avoiding the positions that worsen blood circulation. Prominent problem areas can be covered with a damp cloth, so the negative impact will decrease.

It is a mistake to think that a bath and sauna with varicose veins is the main taboo, restrictions are only for some forms of the disease.

A particularly useful effect at an early stage is the process of cold dousing, it improves the elasticity of the veins. After the sauna it is recommended to do a light massage of the feet or go swimming.

To those who still decided to

In order not to harm the vessels, it is better to follow the advice of qualified specialists. Some of the recommendations have already been mentioned, the following series of instructions reads as follows:

1. The first load of the on the limb in the steam room should be minimal, try not to cross your legs and periodically do circular movements with your feet. The first trip to the bath should last about five minutes.
2. The time of the stay on the second visit of can be increased no more than 2 minutes. At the end of the procedure, it is recommended to massage the caviar muscles, this will have a beneficial effect on the blood flow.
3. The third approach should be similar to the previous one. At the end of the procedure, doctors advise dousing with cold water and prolonged calm. In the steam room you can use a broom, this process will promote the release of toxins from the body.

To keep your blood vessels healthy, stick to healthy eating habits, abandon bad habits and start an active lifestyle.

Venous insufficiency is almost not treated, so watch your veins health and do not give reasons for the development of varicose veins. Summarizing, we can say that with varicose veins, hiking in a sauna and a sauna takes place, but do not forget to consult a phlebologist.